Grow your startup with Salesforce Launchpad
We help venture-backed startups of all stages grow faster with proven GTM strategies, AI, and digital labor.
Your launchpad to hypergrowth
Salesforce Launchpad helps venture-backed startups grow faster with AI-powered tools, expert guidance, and a network built for scaling smarter. We provide the tools and resources you need to power your startup's GTM strategy so you can focus on building your product. Get the best CRM for startups and scale smarter.
Community & Events
Slack community, events, and shared learning with founders and GTM leaders.
Scalable AI & CRM Solutions
Free and discounted Salesforce solutions that grow with your startup – bringing together apps, data, autonomous AI agents, and metadata on a deeply unified platform to help you drive hypergrowth.
AI & GTM Support
Expert AI and go-to-market strategy guidance to help you scale and implementation support for a fast start.
Partnerships & AgentExchange
New distribution channels and partnership opportunities in the Salesforce ecosystem.
We were growing at a pace where everything was breaking. Salesforce helped us move at the speed our business demanded – while staying focused on our long-term vision.
Carles ReinaGTM Leader, ElevenLabs
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For a high-growth startup, focus is the scarcest resource. Salesforce Launchpad provided enterprise-grade architecture without the complexity, so we could scale faster and stay focused on our core product.
Amanda ZhuCo-Founder, Recall.ai
It’s important for us to stay lean in this hypergrowth stage. Even as an AI company ourselves, we embrace the best AI technologies to enhance every part of our operations and sales cycle.
Javi PalafoxCEO and Co-Founder, HappyRobot
Metronome is moving quickly. Launchpad is Salesforce's response to the pace that's happening in the AI world.
Andrew GarvinCo-Founder, Metronome
The tech feels invisible. We focus on clients, not tools – Salesforce and Slack are the spine of our business.
Kristian PhillipsCEO & Co-Founder, CloudFit
Salesforce Launchpad for Venture-Backed Startups FAQ
Salesforce Launchpad is open to venture-backed startups across industries and growth stages. If you’re unsure whether your startup qualifies, you can apply, and our team will review your application.
The Salesforce Launchpad team will review your application within 5 business days to verify proof of funding.
There’s no cost to join Launchpad. You’ll also have access to exclusive Salesforce discounts through the program.
We offer free and discounted Salesforce products tailored for startups of all stages, including special offers on Starter Suite, Pro Suite, Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition, Agentforce, Tableau, and Slack. We also offer implementation support to help you get maximum value out of your tech stack, faster. We work closely with founders to understand their needs and regularly update our product offers and program benefits to best support our community.
Salesforce Launchpad is a program that helps venture-backed startups grow and scale using Salesforce products, expertise, and ecosystem connections.
Salesforce Ventures, on the other hand, is Salesforce’s investment arm, providing capital to high-growth companies.
You don’t need to be backed by Salesforce Ventures to join Salesforce Launchpad, and participation in Salesforce Launchpad does not guarantee investment from Salesforce Ventures. Learn more about Salesforce Ventures here.
Fill out the quick application form. Once submitted, our team will review your information and follow up with next steps.
VCs can partner with Launchpad to provide their portfolio companies with access to Salesforce resources and growth opportunities. To explore a partnership, email salesforcelaunchpad@salesforce.com.
The Salesforce Launchpad team will review your application within 5 business days. Once your application is accepted, you will immediately receive benefits, along with onboarding support to help you get started.
If you have questions about the program or your application, reach out to salesforcelaunchpad@salesforce.com.
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